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Tough heroes in DC are on another level. These characters have survived everything, including death, and have kept coming back every time to keep fighting. These are DC’s ten toughest superheroes, good guys who can survive anything.
10) Martian Manhunter
Martian Manhunter is DC’s most underappreciated superhero, a superlatively powerful hero who has protected the Earth in numerous guises for decades. J’onn has mostly conquered his fear of fire, to the extent that it really doesn’t bother him. His array of powers and years of experience have made him into one of the most potent heroes out there, and his unique fluid biology means he can survive all kinds of damage. However, he’s vulnerable to chemicals that can render him to liquid state, so that’s a weakness that puts him lower than he otherwise would be.
9) Nightwing
Nightwing is a DC legend, and a big reason for that is his innate toughness. Now, on the one hand, Dick Grayson is a normal human being with no superpowers, so that works against him. However, Nightwing has proven again and again that he deserves his place among the upper echelons of the superhero community. He’s been fighting evil for most of his life. His strength and endurance are basically inhuman, and being trained by Batman has put his mental toughness off the scales. On top of all that, everyone respects and listens to him, because he’s proven to be one of the best tacticians/team leaders out there. He’s the total package and has survived the worst that two of the most dangerous cities in comics can throw at him.
8) Batman
Batman is widely considered the toughest hero out there, but everyone knows that he’s not exactly the toughest. Bruce Wayne is basically a superhuman at this point, able to spend all night fighting, all while getting hit himself, and never slow down. He has inhuman will, and never gives up. However, as far as it goes, Batman’s own legend makes him rigid, which weakens him. Sure, he can always come up with any plan he needs to win, but he’s not as tough as he likes to pretend he is. Still plenty tough, obviously, but he’s more human than he pretends to be.
7) Cyborg
Cyborg became a legend as a Teen Titan, and has since been retconned into a founder of the Justice League. However, one thing that hasn’t changed over the decades is how tough he is. In fact, he’s gotten tougher. His new origin saw him bond with a Mother Box, making him much more powerful and durable than he was. His mental toughness has always been off the charts as well; he’s had to live with feeling less than human at times, but he’s done a fantastic job of overcoming that. He’s an icon, and deserves his place at the top of the lists.
6) Shazam/The Captain
Shazam, now known as the Captain, has always been one of the toughest heroes out there. He’s empowered by the Wizard Shazam with the power of numerous gods and heroes, and has been presented as an equal in strength and durability to Superman. He can take a beating and keep coming, and his strength and magical lightning can be devastating when he needs to do a lot of damage. Billy Batson is just a kid, but he’s fantastically mentally tough, and has been vying with some of the most dangerous villains out there for years. The Captain is a titan, and will always be a welcome presence in any battle against evil.
